(A) If the city's Code Enforcement Officer has reason to believe that a property subject to the provisions of this subchapter is posing a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, the Code Enforcement Officer may temporarily secure the property at the expense of the mortgagee or owner, and take appropriate enforcement action. Nothing herein shall limit the city from abating any nuisance or unsafe condition by any other action against the property pursuant to applicable provisions of the City Code of Ordinances, the Illinois Municipal Code, or other applicable laws, including, but not limited to, the right of the city to secure, demolish, or take other remedial action with respect to the property or buildings or structures located thereon when it is in the best interest of the public safety and welfare.
(B) The administrative adjudication hearing officer shall have the authority to require the mortgagee or owner affected by this subchapter, to implement additional maintenance and/or security measures including, but not limited to, securing any and all doors, windows or other openings, employment of an on-site security guard or other measures as may be reasonably required to help prevent further decline of the property.
(C) If there is a finding that the condition of the property is posing a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, then the administrative hearing officer may direct the city to abate the violations and charge the mortgagee or owner with the cost of the abatement.
(D) If the mortgagee or owner does not reimburse the city for the cost of temporarily securing the property, or of any abatement directed by the administrative hearing officer, within thirty (30) days of the city sending the mortgagee or owner the invoice then the city may lien the property with such cost, along with an administrative fee as determined in the city's fee ordinance to recover the administrative personnel services. In addition to filing a lien the city may pursue financial penalties against the mortgagee or owner.
(Ord. 20-010, passed 5-6-20)